Category Archives: Classic Hits & Oldies News – ABC Audio
Authorized Jerry Garcia documentary to be directed by Grateful Dead drummer Bill Kreutzmann's son
Clayton Call/RedfernsThe first-ever authorized documentary devoted to the life of late Grateful Dead frontman Jerry Garcia is going into production and will be directed by filmmaker and longtime Garci...
Dec 08, 2021
Ides of March/ex-Survivor member Jim Peterik sells majority stake in songwriting royalties
Credit: Kristie SchramFounding Survivor member and The Ides of March frontman Jim Peterik has reached a multi-million dollar deal with Primary Wave Music, which has acquired a majority stake in the ro...
Dec 08, 2021
Jethro Tull debuts video for new song "Sad City Sisters," from upcoming album 'The Zealot Gene'
InsideOut MusicJethro Tull has premiered a music video for a second advance track from its forthcoming studio album, The Zealot Gene, an English folk-flavored tune titled "Sad City Sisters." The clip,...
Dec 08, 2021
Elton John, Red Hot Chili Peppers among most in-demand concerts for 2022
ABC/Eric McCandless; Clara BalzaryWhile many artists returned to the road in 2021, others decided to hold off until 2022. Now, Gametime, the app that specializes in last-minute tickets, has released i...
Dec 08, 2021
Def Leppard, Duran Duran members to perform during virtual David Bowie 75th birthday celebration
Courtesy of Rolling Live StudiosLongtime David Bowie keyboardist Mike Garson is organizing a second annual star-studded virtual concert event celebrating the late rock legend on the January 8 annivers...
Dec 08, 2021
Jacqueline Avant memorial fund created; celebration of her life to be held following the holidays
Jacqueline and Clarence Avant; Gabriel Olsen/WireImageThe family of the late Jacqueline Avant has established a fund in her name. The Jacqueline Avant Memorial Fund will benefit one of her f...
Dec 08, 2021
Rolling Stones members performed at intimate London tribute to late drummer Charlie Watts
Jason Koerner/WireImageThe Rolling Stones' Mick Jagger, Keith Richards and Ronnie Wood, along with members of the band's touring lineup, took part in an intimate tribute show to late drummer Charlie W...
Dec 08, 2021
The Zombies' Colin Blunstone says he hopes expanded reissue of debut solo album "will be illuminating" to fans
Sundazed RecordsAn expanded version Zombies frontman Colin Blunstone's 1971 debut solo album, One Year, was released last month in honor. The 50th anniversary reissue, which is available on CD, as a t...
Dec 08, 2021
Bidding for Whitney Houston NFT song to begin at $117,000
Diana SinclairA never-before-heard full-length NFT "Always Love You" demo recording by 17-year-old Whitney Houston will be auctioned on December 13 with a starting bid of $117,000....
Dec 08, 2021
New, 50th anniversary edition of Cat Stevens' 'Harold and Maude' soundtrack due in February
A&M/Cat-O-Log/UMeA new edition of Cat Stevens' soundtrack to the 1971 cult classic Harold and Maude, in conjunction with the film's 50th anniversary, will be released on February 11, 2022, on CD, ...
Dec 07, 2021